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Rosenbach members at the Contributor level and above receive a 10% discount on tuition. If you are unsure if you qualify for the discounted tuition please call (215) 732-1600 x 138 or email [email protected].

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Kermit Roosevelt explores the ideas that shaped American history, law, and culture through the documents and books in the Rosenbach’s Americana collection, such as the first printing of The Federalist Papers, a draft of the Declaration of Independence, materials related to the election of 1800, and writings from Lincoln and Jefferson about the concept of liberty. Participants will read these original documents and discuss the ways they have transformed American history and thought. How have our understandings of basic American ideals such as liberty and equality changed over time? How are these changes visible in our history and constitutional structure?

The Rosenbach will provide links to the texts of all documents used in the class.